MAIDSTONE

The thriving town centre combines an amazing wealth of historical attractions and arts with excellent shopping and entertainment facilities. Today Maidstone is the commercial heart of the county and the business and administrative capital of Kent. But it is much more as well, enjoying as it does extencive leisure opportunities, an active retail centre and a fascinating history.

Leeds Castle

MAIDSTONE
Tel: (01622) 765400
Fax: (01622) 735616
www.leeds-castle.com

Open all year. 'The loveliest castle in the world', with its superb furnishings and glorious setting, offers a memorable day out for all the family. Within the 500 acre park you'll find an Aviary, Maze and Grotto, a Vineyard, Greenhouses, Duckery and charming woodland walks. Licensed restaurants, shops and free parking.

Open daily 10am - 5pm* (November to February 10am - 3pm*). *last admission.
Closed Christmas day

A completely new and greatly enlarged programme of
Special Events runs throughout the year. Please telephone
for a leaflet or visit our website.

Museum & Gallery

Tel: (01622) 754497

Museum Of Kent Life

MAIDSTONE
Tel: (01622) 763936
Fax: (01622) 662024
e-mail: enquiries@museum.kentlife.co.uk
www.museum-kentlife.co.uk

Kent's award-winning open air museum is home to an outstanding collection of historic buildings which house both static and interactive exhibitions on life in Kent over the past 150 years. These include traditional oast, granary, hopper's huts, farmhouse, village hall and 2 cottages. Also enjoy hop, herb and kitchen gardens, livestock centre, venture playground and riverboat service. Licensed tea room & shop. A breath of fresh air!

Open Daily: March to end October 10am - 5.30pm.

M20 J6, A229 to Maidstone.

 

Yalding Organic Gardens

YALDING
Tel/Fax: (01622) 814650
www.hyra.org.uk

FREE ENTRY FOR CHILDREN

A highly acclaimed fascinating trip through gardening history! Fourteen delightful, individual gardens guide you from medieval times to the present day, including a Tudor Knot garden, a 19th century cottager's garden and an Edwardian herbaceous border. Entirely organic!

Organic café, tours and events. Gift shop/plant sales.

Open 10am-5pm, Wednesday to Sunday, May to September. Weekends only April & October. Also open at Easter and all Bank Holiday Mondays.

 

Six miles south west of Maidstone on the B2162.